LG RK8 - User Manual

Table of Contents 5 1 2 3 4 5 26 Radio Operations 26 – Listening to the radio26 – Improving poor FM reception26 – Presetting the Radio Stations26 – Deleting all the saved stations27 Sound adjustment 27 – Setting the sound mode 27 – Setting the USER EQ 28 Advanced Operations 28 – Recording to USB130 ...

Getting Started 6 Getting Star ted 1 Unique Features BLUETOOTH® Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device. Portable In Listens to music from your portable device. (MP3, Notebook, etc.) Playback effects Listens to music with various sound and playback effects. USB Direct Recording Records musi...

Getting Started 7 Getting Star ted 1 Playable file Requirement Music file requirement MP3/WMA file compatibility with this unit is limited as follows. y Sampling frequency: within 32 to 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA) y Bit rate: within 32 to 320 kbps (MP3), 40 to 192 kbps (WMA) y Maximum fi...

Getting Started 8 Getting Star ted 1 Top panel a SIDE A/1 USB 1 Port You can play sound files by connecting the USB device. DJ SCRATCH / SEARCH & MULTI knob ( 1 ) - Turns clockwise or counterclockwise to make scratch sound. - Searches a file or folder. - Selects lighting mode. - Chooses a preset...

Getting Started 9 Getting Star ted 1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 (DJ PRO PAD) Press a desired sound pad. k DJ EFFECT LEVEL Selects a desired DJ EFFECT LEVEL BASS / MIDDLE / TREBLE (USER EQ) Selects the sound effect created by your own. l Display window m AUTO DJ / REPEAT Selects the AUTO DJ mode or liste...

Getting Started 10 Getting Star ted 1 Rear panel a AC in socket Fully charge the device before using. , Note b Battery ON / OFF switch Switches the battery ON or OFF (Battery can be charged even when this unit is in off (OFF) status.) a b

Getting Started 11 Getting Star ted 1 Carrying the unit The unit has strap so you can easily move the unit. 1. Fit a strap in the hook of the unit. 2. Adjust the strap length. y Be careful it does not drop the unit when you carry it. y Carry the unit, after then disconnect the connected cables. y Do...

Connecting 12 Connecting 2 Power Connection Connect this unit to the power supply with the supplied AC power cord.1. Connect the supplied AC power cord to this unit.2. Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. 3. Turn ON/OFF Switch on (ON). y If the battery level is very low, this unit does not turn...

Connecting 14 Connecting 2 Optional Equipment Connection PORT. IN Connection Connect an output (earphone or line out) of portable device (MP3 or PMP etc) to the PORT. IN (3.5 mm) connector. . Portable cable MP3 player etc. Listening to music from your portable player The unit can be used to play mus...

3 Operating Operating 15 Oper ating 3 Basic Operations USB Operations 1. Connect the USB device to the USB port.2. Select USB function by pressing F on the unit. To Do this Playback Press N on the unit. Pause Press N on the unit during playback. Searching for a section within a file Press and hold C...

Operating 16 Oper ating 3 Auto Play When USB is inserted, - If you press N on the SIDE A/1 of the unit, the function is changed to USB 1 and playback starts. (Except Bluetooth / Tuner Function). - If you press N on the side SIDE B/2 of the unit, the function is changed to USB 2 and playback starts. ...

Operating 17 Oper ating 3 Selecting a folder and an MP3/WMA file 1. Press SEARCH and rotate DJ SCRATCH / SEARCH & MULTI until a desired file appears. You can also search a folder if you press SEARCH again. 2. Press OK / INFO or N to play the selected file. When you search a folder, press OK / IN...

Operating 18 Oper ating 3 Playback Effect The unit supports various sound and playback effects : DJ EFFECT, SCRATCH, DJ PRO, DJ LOOP, TEMPO, MIX, AUTO SYNC. DJ EFFECT It allows you to enjoy DJ EFFECT such as Flanger/Phaser/Wah/Delay sound effect. 1. Press DJ EFFECT on the unit to select a desired DJ...

Operating 19 Oper ating 3 DJ LOOP The certain section (about 1 sec) of sound is repeatedly played. (USB Only)During playback, press and hold DJ LOOP on the unit at the point you want. And you can cancel DJ LOOP function by releasing it. This function is released after operating 10 times or releasing...

Operating 21 Oper ating 3 Using BLUETOOTH® wireless technology About Bluetooth Bluetooth is wireless communication technology for short range connection.The sound may be interrupted when the connection interfered by the other electronic wave or you connect the Bluetooth in the other rooms. Connectin...

Operating 22 Oper ating 3 3. When this unit is successfully connected with your Bluetooth device, “BLUETOOTH PAIRED” appears on the display window and change to Bluetooth device name soon. y "BLUETOOTH PAIRED " will momentarily appear on the display when you connect other devices for multi p...

Operating 24 Oper ating 3 Using the Music Flow Bluetooth App y Only Android OS is available to use “Music Flow Bluetooth” app with this unit. y It is recommended to use the latest version of app. , Note About “Music Flow Bluetooth” App “Music Flow Bluetooth” app brings a suite of new features to thi...

Operating 25 Oper ating 3 Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App through “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)” 1. Tap the “Google Android Market (Google Play Store)” icon. 2. In the search bar, type in the “Music Flow Bluetooth” and search it. 3. In the search result list, find and tap “Music Flow...

Operating 26 Oper ating 3 Radio Operations Pull the FM antenna out and adjust the angle and direction for better reception. Listening to the radio 1. Press F on the unit until RADIO (FM) appears in the display window. The last received station is tuned in. 2. Auto tuning : Press and hold C / V on th...

Operating 27 Oper ating 3 Sound adjustment Setting the sound mode This system has a number of pre-set surround sound fields. The displayed items for the Equalizer may be different depending on sound sources and effects.You can select a desired sound mode by using SOUND EFFECT / BASS BLAST on the uni...

Operating 28 Oper ating 3 Advanced Operations Recording to USB1 You can record a various sound source to USB1 while listening (Play or pause) to music or enjoying DJing. (USB, PORTABLE, RADIO (FM)) 1. Connect the USB device to USB1 port on the unit. 2. Press USB REC / DEMO to start when you want to ...

Operating 30 Oper ating 3 Other Operations Displaying file information (ID3 TAG) While playing an MP3 file containing file information, you can display the information by pressing OK / INFO on the unit. DEMO In the power off state, press USB REC / DEMO on the unit once. The unit will power on and di...

Operating 31 Oper ating 3 Using Microphone 1. Connect your microphone to the MIC jack.2. Play the music you want.3. Sing along with the accompaniment. Adjust the microphone volume by rotating MIC VOLUME on the unit. y When not using the microphone, set the MIC volume to minimum or turn off the MIC a...

Operating 33 Oper ating 3 ECHO When you connect your microphone to the MIC jack, y ou can give an echo effect to the sound from the microphones by pressing ECHO . ECHO 1 ECHO 2 ECHO OFF y If a microphone is not connected, “PLEASE INSERT MIC” appears in the display window. y If you press VOCAL EFFECT...

Operating 34 Oper ating 3 Auto power down This unit will turn itself off to save electricity in the case were the main unit is not connected to an external device and is not used for 15 minutes. The unit will also turn itself off after six hours if the main unit has been connected to another device ...

Operating 35 Oper ating 3 Auto function change This unit recognizes input signals such as Bluetooth and LG TV or connected portable device, and then changes suitable function automatically. When you try to connect Bluetooth device When you try to connect your Bluetooth device to this unit, Bluetooth...

Operating 36 Oper ating 3 LG Sound Sync You can control some functions of this unit by your TV’s remote control with LG Sound Sync. It is compatible with LG TV that supports LG Sound Sync. Make sure your TV has the LG Sound Sync logo. Controllable function by LG TV’s remote control : Volume up/down,...

Operating 37 Oper ating 3 WIRELESS PARTY LINK Connection The output sound of (MAIN) unit is expanded to (OTHER) unit . It is compatible with unit that supports WIRELESS PARTY LINK. The name of function about sound expansion between the compatible products wired or wirelessly was changed to PARTY LIN...

4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 38 Troubleshoo ting 4 Troubleshooting General Problem Cause & Solution The unit does not work properly y Turn off the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and turn them on again. y Disconnect the power co...

5 Appendix Appendix 39 Appendix 5 General specifications General Power requirements Refer to the main label on the unit. Power consumption Refer to the main label on the unit. Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 455 mm x 242 mm x 206 mm (Approx. 17.9 inch x 9.5 inch x 8.1 inch) Operating temperature 5 °C...

Appendix 40 Appendix 5 Trademarks and Licenses The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LG Electronics is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Maintenance Handling the U...